Tired of being pregnant?

rcollier_17

I certainly am and honestly it has nothing to do with how "horrible" this pregnancy has been because for me, it's not been horrible. As of late I've had some pretty nasty heartburn and my limbs keep falling asleep at night, but really that's been the worst of it. I'm just simply tired of being pregnant. 9 months is such a long time to feel like your body is not your own, to not feel like myself. Why can't we have 3 month gestational periods or something. I always knew, long before getting pregnant, that I would have a hard time waiting 9 months to hold my little one and sure enough, now that I'm right in the thick of it I am definitely ready to be done growing and to be holding my little one.

I know, I know, lecture me if you will about how lucky I am for having an easy pregnancy or that I am able to get pregnant, that I have a healthy baby, yada, yada, yada, but today those things are not carrying their weight. Don't get me wrong, I am very greatful for all of those things, but now I'm just ready to be holding my baby. Thank goodness I have a couple baby showers to look forward to in the upcoming months.

Anyone else feel where I'm coming from today?

nicolebuchalla

I definitely do. I have had an easy pregnancy, but some days I still am just SO DONE with it. I'm happy he's in there and happy and growing. But I'm still miserable some days.

Autumn_bride2b

No, jsut tired of being tired.

But I have my bad days too.

NMH0783

OMG..I could not agree with you more! Especially when you're in 95-105 degree Miami weather and your feet are so swollen they feel like bricks ....I feel your pain hun!

ncavitt

I am LOVING it so far!

mooeta

Have some cheese, it will go great with that whine.

curlilocks1207

Yes and no.  I vividly remember feeling that way when I was pregnant with DD.  I have days now where I am just "over it" and am so ready to meet and hold my LO.  But I had such a long labor and delivery with DD that I am dreading doing it again so some days I am terrified of how quickly that day is approaching.  I do agree 100% with what you said about feeling like your body is not your own.  I told DH last night I was ready to let him take over the incubating for a while because my body was tired of being invaded.

sheremy

I feel ya! I have had the easiest pregnancy so far, but now I have a hard time sleeping, I am peeing more frequently again, and my rib cage hurts to high hell to the point where i'm almost in tears by the end of the day. I'm am definitely starting to feel ready to be done with this pregnancy. I'm praying she comes a little early and am also hoping that with our baby showers next month and other engagements the time will go by quickly.

Shawnly82

100% agreed!  I'm still loving feeling the kicks and all, but thats about it.  My body just keeps getting bigger and bigger and as you said I feel like its not my own.  Plus it is so hard to wait to hold her and Im getting more and more anxious to know what she looks like!! 

jdouglas84

I wouldn't say I'm like sick and tired of being pregnant, but I am really anxious for December to get here. I would love for some of my symptoms to go away, especially my m/s, but I know everyone is different and I'm thankful I'm not dealing with anything worse right now.

rcollier_17

Yeah, I'm not sick and tired of being pregnant. I just feel like, ok, this was a good experience, now I'm ready to have my baby. Actually, I'm really pumped for L&D and can't wait for it to get there. I just feel like I've been standing on the edge of this cliff waiting to jump...for 6 months, and I'm just ready to jump now. I guess I'm just ready for the next phase of this whole process.

LadyJavy

mooeta:

Have some cheese, it will go great with that whine.

Oooh wine... perhaps the only think I dislike so far about pregnancy is the lack of it. I actually think the 9 months of waiting is a good opportunity to make sure you are as ready as possible for your entire life to change.

Luv-a-Bug

LadyJavy:

mooeta:

Have some cheese, it will go great with that whine.

Oooh wine... perhaps the only think I dislike so far about pregnancy is the lack of it. I actually think the 9 months of waiting is a good opportunity to make sure you are as ready as possible for your entire life to change.

It's funny I don't even miss it so much, and i was a glass of wine a night kind of girl before BFP.  My OB said that it was ok if I wanted to have a glass once in a blue moon for a special occasion after 1st Tri was over though.  So maybe by Christmas I'll be in the mood for my special occasion glass.

Jade4127a

I can certainly relate to your post today. I am just entering the beginning of the physically uncomfortable phase...and my body is starting to protest!  I was feeling great..but now have headaches and backaches everyday and the latest is really swollen feet.  My arms are falling asleep at night and I cannot figure out why---so that is strange too.

 The real truth is that I am absolutely petrified of "delivery" and while I am excited to get to meet my little man---I am really scared of the process that proceeds his arrival!

This is my first child, and I am always unsure of what is normal, what is specific to me and what if anything is wrong, and more often than not I wish my DH could take over as the oven for just a day!

aces219

You know, I relate, but then my yoga class reminded me all about gratitude yesterday, and I'm thinking I am going to try harder to be grateful for the miracle inside of me.  Even when I'm hugging the toilet for the 3rd time today at 19 WEEKS.  I'm not going to stop whining about being sick, because that's the only thing that gets me through, but I'm not going to whine about being pregnant.  Subtle distinction, I know.